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Articles 2421 through 2520 of 21907:
- At Ibsa Summit, Quota Lessons For I From B & Sa (Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Sep 14, 2006)
As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves for Brasilia to take part in the first India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit, are reservations and quotas on his mind? Or maybe the question isn’t entirely quixotic.
- Sikh Youths Allege Hair Cut In Algeria (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The quagmire entrapping Punjabi youths chasing the foreign dream seems to be spreading all over as more heart-rending tales pour in day after day. This time the distress call has come from 12 youths trapped in Algeria.
- Vande Mataram Issue Hits Sonia Badly (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
After the office of profit issue, the Vande Mataram controversy has hit hard Congress president Sonia Gandhi. If she had to quit the Lok Sabha on the office of profit issue, the row over the national song has revived her "foreign issue" once again.
- Making Indianness Work (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Sep 14, 2006)
The fulfilment of aspirations of the people of Arunachal Pradesh has taken long and the Union Government must do more, says Vinayshil Gautam
- Ibsa Is Historic, Without Precedent: Manmohan (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday described the first summit of IBSA, that brought together India, Brazil and South Africa in a trilateral commission, as "historic" and an "idea without precedent" and said for the three countries . . .
- Talibanisation Proceeds Apace (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Sep 14, 2006)
Several developments during the last three weeks indicate that Bangladesh's present coalition Government, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party but dominated by the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh (JeIB), is bent upon winning the forthcoming general . . .
- No One Can Harm Pak-Afghan Ties: Pm (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday said Pakistan was keen to help Afghanistan develop its communication infrastructure as it believed that stronger economic and trade bonds between the two countries will help bring greater economic . . .
- Taliban And Al Qaeda (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 14, 2006)
Some realities President Pervez Musharraf referred to on Tuesday seem to elude observers of the Pakistani scene in the context of the war on terror.
- End Haj Subsidy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
In refusing to stay the Allahabad High Court order to suspend Government subsidies to religious pilgrims, the Supreme Court has acted exemplarily.
- The Taliban Threat (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 14, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf's remarks about the Taliban before a seminar on Kashmir held at the European parliament in Brussels on Tuesday that they represent a danger greater than Al Qaeda provides some food for thought.
- Bengal Chamber To Singur (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 14, 2006)
A method in Mamata Banerjee’s rant
- Paralysis On Sri Lanka Front (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 14, 2006)
Any exercise to work out a coherent policy on Sri Lanka should start with a proactive attempt by the government of India to bring about a convergence of the national and regional interests through a continuous dialogue with the regional parties.
- Caste Stranglehold (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
IF India has not been able to do away with a practice that is admittedly `a blot on humanity', it is because the issue goes beyond poverty, indifference, lack of awareness, or a reluctance to switch from traditional practices.
- Part Of The System (Frontline, K. Venkateshwarlu , Sep 14, 2006)
Near the showpiece HITEC City are a dozen dry latrines. The situation is worse in the other districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- `System Has Become More Pervasive' (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Interview with Martin Macwan, founder of Navsarjan.
- Rash Of Indologists In Russia (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
Russia should pay more attention to Indology, a science which studies about India and different aspects of its culture.
- Captured Live (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian literature, both in English and in the regional languages, has recorded the practice of untouchability in great detail.
- Names Never Match (Deccan Herald, SNEHLATHA BALIGA, Sep 14, 2006)
Pet names and nicknames are often funny or embarrassing.
- Our Men In Havana (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Sep 14, 2006)
It would seem a pity that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to travel half way round the world to meet Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf. But look at it differently; isn’t it better that the two leaders see each other in Havana than not at all?
- Balochistan: The Wider Issues At Stake (Hindu, K. Shankar Bajpai , Sep 14, 2006)
Patriotism, nationalism, devotion to country — it is all essentially a matter of feeling, of attachment.
- Tourism Project At Mangalam Dam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The State Government has given the sanction for a new tourism project at Mangalam dam, a continuation of the famous Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 35 km from Palakkad town.
- Seize Opportunity For Talks With Ltte, Chidambaram Urges Rajapaksa (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 14, 2006)
``Talks can bring down tensions and halt flow of refugees into India''
- Justice At Last (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
The first convictions in the Mumbai 1993 blasts case evoke conflicting reactions.
- Rain Deficit In The Northeast (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
Much of the verdant northeastern region of India, some of it ordinarily inundated at this time of the year, has experienced deficient rainfall.
- Towards A Doctrine For Internal Security (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 14, 2006)
There is a notion that all it takes is sturdy political will for the Indian state to defeat the increasingly lethal non-state actors. The result is ignorance about the nature of internal disorder.
- Integration Vs. Forced Assimilation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
THE MOUNTING campaign against multiculturalism by politicians, pundits, and the press, in Britain and across Europe, is neither innocent nor innocuous.
- Support For India's Nuclear Deal (Hindu, N. Ravi Kumar, Sep 14, 2006)
Brazil would be willing to cooperate on fuel supplies and technology, indicates Lula
- Imf Quota Reform Needs To Be Hastened: Chidambaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Unusual focus on governance and anti-corruption issues'
- `India Ready For Bold Decisions' (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 14, 2006)
Manmohan wants to connect better with Brazil and South Africa
- Sexus Politicus (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 14, 2006)
There is a French tradition of politicians who equate the conquest of power with the conquest of lovers, according to a recent book co-authored by C Dubois and C Deloire.
- Ponder Over This (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 14, 2006)
The stance taken by Union ministries of tourism and culture vis-ŕ-vis private participation in their affairs gives some food for thought.
- Islamic Missionaries Unfazed By Claims Of Al Qaeda Links (Reuters, Kamran Haider, Sep 14, 2006)
Devotees came in their tens of thousands, unrolled mats, pitched tents, assembled mini-stoves, and spent the weekend in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad sipping tea, praying and listening to sermons.
- Ol’ Man River (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 14, 2006)
A communist, well into his nineties, wants to resign from the politburo, but his party will not let him.
- Defending Abvp (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 14, 2006)
The BJP leadership may have ticked off MP CM Shivraj Chouhan for mishandling the Ujjain students’ agitation that led to the death of Prof. H.S. Sabharwal but the RSS is firmly backing ABVP, the Sangh’s student wing .
- New Labour’S Love Lost (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 14, 2006)
British politics is in for some very interesting times, as the Labour Party gets ready to see off Tony Blair — the seventh longest-serving Prime Minister in British history.
- Before The Storm (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Sep 14, 2006)
A major turbulence is brewing in Manipur. On Monday, the police foiled an attempt by protesters to march through the streets of Imphal over the detention of two human rights activists.
- Pakistan After Bugti's Killing (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Sep 14, 2006)
The killing of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, a prominent tribal leader of the troubled Balochistan province by Pakistan Army triggered turmoil in Pakistan and has potential to snowball into a crisis for South Asia.
- Lucky Break Helped Cops (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Had it not been for one “lucky break", the police team investigating the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts would probably not have managed to nail the Memon family.
- Pope Steps Into Row Over Islam (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has stepped into the controversy over Islam and violence during a visit to Germany, citing historic Christian commentary on holy war and forced conversion.
- Dalai Lama To Get Highest Us Civilian Honour (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to award the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest US civilian honour.
- The End Of The 'End Of History' (News International, Jean Bricmont, Sep 13, 2006)
All was going well. Whenever one wished, one could, in all impunity, "bomb Saddam Hussein" (that is, the Iraqi population).
- Nam Still Relevant (Tribune, Devaki Jain , Sep 13, 2006)
Is the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) relevant today? We can perhaps expect an answer to this haunting question from the 14th Summit of the 192 nations that belong to this political club founded 50 years ago, that is taking place in Havana.
- Lucky Escape (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 13, 2006)
IT has been an extremely lucky escape for Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, his two ministers, Pratap Singh Bajwa and Chaudhary Jagjit Singh, and other staff members.
- Ramzan Truce On The Cards In J&k (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
If one believes the buzz in Kashmir political circles, then a Ramzan truce is on the cards in the violence-hit state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Do We Need Fdi In Higher Education? (The Economic Times, S C Tripathi, Sep 13, 2006)
Peter Drucker has remarked that the 21st century will belong to services.
- 4 Memons Convicted In Mumbai Blasts (Deccan Herald, Parag Rabade, Sep 13, 2006)
After an agonising 13-year wait, a special TADA court on Tuesday began delivering its verdict in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case in batches, convicting four members of the Tiger Memon family and acquitting three others.
- Identify 5 Corrupt Officers Every Month: Azad To Dcs (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Reiterating his government’s commitment to eradicate corruption from the administration, Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that Deputy Commissioners of all districts have been directed to single out five corrupt public servants every . . .
- Window, Aisle Or Smoking, Sir? (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 13, 2006)
It wouldn't be wrong to say that smokers have become the new untouchables.
- India, Brazil To Elevate Relations To Strategic Partnership (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 13, 2006)
Gigantic step in increased cooperation, says President Lula
- Unearthly Comedy Of Tony Blair (Pioneer, Gautam Sen, Sep 13, 2006)
The phenomenon of British Prime Minister Tony Blair apparently materialised like a meteor, unexpectedly blazing across the skies.
- Chronology Of Events In Tada Court Trail (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Following is the chronology of events in the TADA court trial into 13 bomb blasts that rocked Mumbai on March 12, 1993 killing 257 people and injuring 713.
- Will To Fight Terror? (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, Sep 13, 2006)
With terrorism and naxalism posing major threats to India's internal security, the Prime Minister Manmohan convened a meeting of chief ministers on September 5 to share with them the Centre's concerns over the menace which have taken 'inter-state . . .
- ’93 Blasts: 4 Memons Guilty (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
After a frustrating wait of over 13 agonising years, judgement day finally arrived for the perpetrators of Black Friday - March 12, ‘93 - in Mumbai. A special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act - TADA - court on Tuesday pronounced . . .
- A New Paradigm On Defence Deals (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Sep 13, 2006)
The recently announced Defence Procurement Policy (DPP), followed closely by the Defence Procurement Manual, is an indicator of a new direction being set in defence preparedness. There are several fresh features in the policy that signify a new . . .
- Beyond The Ration Card As Identity Proof (The Financial Express, JANMEJAYA K SINHA, Sep 13, 2006)
Over the past decade, one has noticed the relative decline of the ration card as a proof of identity. Access to the public distribution shops for essential items had facilitated the spread of ration cards.
- Different Strokes (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 13, 2006)
The differences between Ministries could be fundamental enough to affect the very growth process.
- Tdp Mla Held In Row Over Temple Demolition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
They allegedly violate prohibitory orders by entering into a mining company
A temple in the mining company was reportedly demolished on September 2
The MLA wanted to examine mining was being taken up at the temple site
Karnataka Chief Minister accus
- Hindi Chini Chai-Chai (Business Line, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 13, 2006)
Tea, introduced to India from China, is on its way back a century and half later.
- In Latin America, Dragon Flies High (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Sep 13, 2006)
As Dr Manmohan Singh completes his visit to Brazil, the first bilateral visit to Latin America by an Indian PM in 38 years, he would find China miles ahead in cultivating this important part of the world.
- Backing Away From The Badlands? (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 13, 2006)
The Pakistan Government has signed a deal with the tribals of North Waziristan that can be seen as a retreat.
- Udupi Gearing Up To Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Krishna Janmashtami is on September 14 and Vittal Pindi on September 15
Devotees offer water to the deity through a conch and `Bilva' leaves
Clay idol of Lord Krishna is worshipped and carried in a procession
- Minister Unveils Plans For Sadhanakeri's Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Bhoomi puja' to be performed on November 1: B. Sriramulu
- The Joys Of Bankruptcy (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 13, 2006)
The recent instances of foreign companies looking to acquire a stake in Indian asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) underscores the increasing attraction of the bad assets resolution business.
- A New Bird In Indian Sky (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 13, 2006)
A new bird species has been found in India, the first time such a discovery has been made here in more than 50 years, conservation experts and a keen bird watcher said today.
- New Delhi Metro Line By Mid-November (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Sep 13, 2006)
A bit late in coming, but it will still be a record of sorts
- Auschwitz Cannot Be Forgotten (Deccan Herald, Terry Reis Kennedy, Sep 13, 2006)
I was on a personal mission when I left the city of Krakow and headed towards Auschwitz. I wanted to pay tribute to all those who had suffered and died there, especially my relatives.
- Iran Assures Iraq Help In Firming Up Security (Indian Express, ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Sep 13, 2006)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made his first official visit to Iran on Tuesday since taking office and planned to ask Tehran to prevent al-Qaeda members believed in Iran from crossing into Iraq to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said.
- To Fight Terror, Sharp Hindutva Our Up Poll Plank, Says Kalyan (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 13, 2006)
If Vande Mataram was the rallying chorus for the BJP’s national executive two days ago, its Chief Ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh said today that “prakhar Hindutva (sharp-edged Hindutva)” will be the key plank for the . . . .
- Narrow Escape For Punjab Cm (Tribune, Lalit Mohan, Sep 13, 2006)
The Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, and PWD and Education Minister Pratap Singh Bajwa had a miraculous escape when the Pawan Hans helicopter in which they were travelling crashed while take off.
- Struggle Against Sexism (Deccan Herald, Neela Banerjee, Sep 13, 2006)
It is often easier for women in the mainline churches – historic Protestant denominations such as Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal and the United Church of Christ – to get elected as bishops and as other leaders than to head large congregation
- France Remains Divided Over Immigration (Deccan Herald, KATRIN BENNHOLD, Sep 13, 2006)
France has stepped up expulsion of illegals, despite being considerate towards immigrant children at school.
- Manmohan Singh To Raise Issue Of Support For Terrorism With Musharraf (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 13, 2006)
"I cannot carry Indian public opinion with me if terrorist acts continue to plague our polity"
- Four Of Memon Family Found Guilty (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
They are among the 123 accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case; verdict on others in batches
- Lalu `Express' In Full Steam (Business Line, R. C. Acharya, Sep 13, 2006)
With three more years to go, he can achieve much, if he gets his priorities right and also focuses on a few key areas, instead of spreading the resources too thin.
- Keeping Your Word (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 13, 2006)
If the present government is trying to get back at the previous one and discredit disinvestment per se, then that is truly tragic.
- Tony Blair’S Exit Strategy (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Sep 13, 2006)
Israel and the occupied territories must have seemed like a haven of tranquillity to Tony Blair when he flew there following an extraordinary week in British politics.
- Health Food (Times of India, ARCHANA JAHAGIRDAR, Sep 13, 2006)
Singapore is the kind of place where good food is a dime a dozen.
- The Bigger Judgment (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 13, 2006)
The end of the tortuous and torturous Mumbai blasts case is in sight; over the next few days and weeks the fate of the 123 men and women who stand accused of involvement in one of India’s largest terrorist attacks on home soil will be known.
- Change In Chennai (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 13, 2006)
It is natural, given the position taken by them, that Left union leaders and Airports Authority of India (AAI) employee activists would want to persuade M. Karunanidhi to opt for an AAI-led revival package for the Chennai airport. But it is vital . . .
- Sonic Boom Rattles Nz As Meteor Streaks Through The Skies (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
A sonic boom rattled southern New Zealand on Tuesday, and hundreds of callers swamped emergency services about the noise, which scientists said was probably caused by a small meteor plunging toward earth.
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